Troops of baboons terrorizing Zimbabwe-Zambia border, steal goods

Harare
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It seems Zimbabwe doesn't have to just worry about corruption in government and disease outbreaks, but also an influx of baboons. Troops of baboons are wreaking havoc on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia.

News Day reported Tuesday of a phalanx of baboons snatching bags, looting vehicles and causing all around chaos at the border post of Chirundu between Zimbabwe and Zambia as part of daily raids to steal food. Chirundu is located on the Zambezi river close to Lusaka, the capital of Zambia.

Media outlets are making light of the situation at the Zimbabwe-Zambia border. The Australian publication, the Courier Mail, filed its article under the title, “Baboons make monkeys of guards.” Although the international media community is reporting in jest, authorities find the situation much more serious.

The baboons are causing injury to travelers. Local authorities have been warning visitors of baboons biting or clapping people in the face if they attempt to defend their property. Sometimes, baboons even destroy cars and trucks in search for food.

Zimbabwe Revenue Authority station manager at the Chirundu border post, Tichaona Phiri, told the outlet that it is hard to contain the baboons because of the size in numbers and their human-like behavior.